Simon Lorenzi

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Herve, Belgium

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Simon Lorenzi is a competition climber who won the World Youth Championships in Lead back in 2016. He has since transitioned to the senior competitions and has been gradually improving in both Lead and Boulder.

In 2021, he made the first ascent of the long-standing sit start project to The Big Island in Fontainebleau and graded it Font 9A - the world's second.

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News Simon Lorenzi makes fourth ascent of Alphane, Font 9A

Belgian climber Simon Lorenzi has made the fourth ascent of Shawn Raboutou's Font 9A boulder, Alphane, at Chironico in Switzerland.

16 Dec, 2022

The Ticklist #61 Bouldering Extravanganza

This week's Ticklist features some of the hardest bouldering ascents from North America, to Switzerland and Europe. Plus a hard new FA from Stefano Ghisolfi...

11 14 Feb, 2022

The Ticklist #59 E8 solo by Anna Taylor, Patagonian Link-up and Hard Boulders

An E8 solo, a Patagonian link-up and some hard bouldering...

2 28 Jan, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls...

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #51 Hard Bouldering and a Gristone Flash

This week's Ticklist has some hard bouldering ascents at home and abroad, along with a hard grit...

9 26 Nov, 2021

The Ticklist #38 Bouldering in Rocklands, Switzerland and the States

This week's ticklist features some elite bouldering from three different...

18 Jul, 2021

News The World's Second Font 9A for Simon Lorenzi in Fontainebleau

16 10 Feb, 2021

The Ticklist #14 Hubble, Bleau Blocs and more Hard Sport

2 23 Oct, 2020

Latest Reviews for Simon's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT - brilliant, apart from the bad bits

A mountain running shoe with a carbon plate - an idea that's crossed over from road running - the Kima RT is designed to reduce fatigue over long distances. Rob Greenwood felt the benefit, but then ran into some big issues. If these can be reso...

8 24 May

Scarpa Ribelle Run GTX - Can they convert a Gore-Tex sceptic?

Dan Bailey has never been a fan of waterproof-lined running shoes, but finds himself won over by the Ribelle Run GTX. Just don't ask him to wear them in summer.

2 12 Feb

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and after much deliberation we've managed to boil it down to a selection of favourites. So here it is, our Gear of the Year 2022.

27 Dec, 2022

Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX

Based on the popular Mescalito Mid approach shoe, but souped up for greater support on rough ground, the Mescalito TRK GTX is a...

2 22 Nov, 2022

Scarpa Golden Gate ATR

Aimed at the crossover between tarmac and trail, the Golden Gate ATR combines a deeply cushioned midsole with a minimal drop. Initially...

26 Oct, 2022

Trail Running Shoes - also good for walkers and climbers

Not just for running, trail shoes are the most versatile of footwear, and prove ideal for both...

18 28 Sep, 2022

Scarpa Quantic and Quantix SF - a comparative test

Combining solid mid-range performance with all-day comfort, the Quantic and Quantix SF both represent a bit...

6 17 Jun, 2022

Latest News from Simon's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022